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Couple accused of murders enter not guilty pleas

Couple accused of murders enter not guilty pleas

HARTINGTON – A Laurel couple accused of murder both waived a formal arraignment and entered not guilty pleas in writing in Cedar County District Court. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Woman pleads not guilty to credit card theft

Woman pleads not guilty to credit card theft

WAYNE – A Laurel woman pleaded not guilty to felony abuse of a vulnerable adult and several misdemeanors in Wayne County District Court. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Time to celebrate

Time to celebrate

Time to celebrate 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

August of 1942 was a month of celebrations in the Laurel area

August of 1942 was a month of celebrations in the Laurel area

“Celebrations and more celebrations. Just keeps a fellow running in circles to make all of them,” said Editor Allison in August 1942. “The fact that most all of them have the same set-up of concessions and attractions, where folks tramp on your toes, stick their elbows in your ribs, jam and push and shove you around. But it’s a celebration and how we love it.” 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Nebraska’s state budget is coming together

Nebraska’s state budget is coming together

The Legislature gave secondround approval to the budget bills last week. This effort will allow the budget to be read on Final Reading, meeting the requirement to have it pass by the 80th legislative day. The budget would provide money for capital construction projects such as the Perkins County Canal Project and a new prison facility. Additional funds are appropriated to cover salary increases recently negotiated with the state employee’s union and for staff at correctional facilities and other 24/7 facilities that were experiencing dangerous staffing shortages. Worker shortages and competition also necessitated provider rate increases for nursing homes, behavioral health providers, developmental disability providers, and other Medicaid service providers. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Solich’s return was well worth the wait

Solich’s return was well worth the wait

Nebraska Life Magazine recently did a feature and photo essay with Nebraska Husker football photos from myself and another photographer. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Six Bears are Headed for State Track

Six Bears are Headed for State Track

CVA - Big Red Inn & Suites/Big Red Motel - Campbell's Service - Casey Roofing LLC - Citizens State Bank - Coleridge Welding, Inc. - Deerfield Truck & Equipment - Deano's Mini Mart - Detlefsen Construction - Dixon Elevator Co. - Don Miller Land Co., Hartington & Laurel - Faith Regional Physician Services/Laurel Family Medicine - Farmer's National Company - Hansen Brothers Parts & Service - Hillcrest Care Center -Hefty Seeds - Kardell's Auto - Knuckleheadz - Laurel Ace Hardware - Laurel Advocate - Laurel Ag Repair, LLC - Laurel Feed & Grain/Erwin Trucking - Laurel's Hometown Market - Mainstreet Apothecary/ Good Old Fashioned Soda Fountain - Missa Sue's Salon & Spa - NE Nebraska Insurance - NNTC - Northside Grain - Nutrien Ag - Providence Medical Center Therapy Services - Puppe Construction, LLC - Rath Walling & Associates - Rodeo's - Security Bank, Laurel & Coleridge - Subway -Trends Salon - Wintz Funeral Home, Laurel & Coleridge 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Six LCC athletes earn trip to this week’s State track meet

Six LCC athletes earn trip to this week’s State track meet

HARTINGTON – Laurel-Concord-Coleridge will be sending several Bears and Lady Bears to Class C’s Nebraska Track and Field Championships May 19-20 at Burke Stadium in Omaha. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

LCC students earn scholarships, awards

LCC students earn scholarships, awards

Shane Benson: Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Alumni Association; Endowment Fund Scholarship; Laurel-Concord Educational Foundation; Four-Year Foundation Scholarship; LCC Booster Club Scholarship. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

LCC Band members earn year-end awards

LCC Band members earn year-end awards

Marching Band-Pep Band-Concert Band-Jazz Band/Wayne Band Day Parade & Dakota Days Parade/ Lewis & Clark Conf. Honor Band/Coyote Jazz Festival & NECC Jazz Festival/Dist. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

LCC Choir members pick up honors

LCC Choir members pick up honors

Choir Participant–First Year/ Lettered/Pin; Show Choir Participating–First Year/ Lettered; Dist. Music Contest Mixed Choir and Show Choir Participant; Dist. Music Contest Mixed Choir Excellent Rating; Dist. Music Contest Show Choir Excellent Rating; Dist. Music Contest Duet Excellent Rating; NECC Jazz Festival: Superior, Superior, and Excellent Rating; Lewis and Clark Conference Choir Participant. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Chad David Mathiason

Chad David Mathiason

HARTINGTON – Chad David Mathiason, 49, Hartington, died May 9, 2023, at his residence under hospice care. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Frances R. Lenhoff

Frances R. Lenhoff

RANDOLPH – Mass of Christian Burial for Frances R. Lenhoff, 94, Randolph, was May 16 at St. Frances Catholic Church, Randolph, and was also live streamed on the funeral home’s website. Rev. Kevin Vogel and Frances’ nephew Rev. Jim Kunz were the celebrants. Christian Mothers Rosary was followed by visitation and a Vigil Service, all at the church. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Shirley Papenhausen

Shirley Papenhausen

Shirley Papenhausen 05/17/2023 12:00 AM

Thomas Morton Fredricksen

Thomas Morton Fredricksen

Thomas Fredricksen 05/17/2023 12:00 AM